Georgia bill would require nursing homes to allow visitors
Lawmakers in Georgia’s state House are considering legislation that would require hospitals and nursing homes to allow visitors, after many cut visitor access because of the coronavirus pandemic.
Lawmakers in Georgia’s state House are considering legislation that would require hospitals and nursing homes to allow visitors, after many cut visitor access because of the coronavirus pandemic.
Georgia Supreme Court Chief Justice Melton stepping down
Georgia Supreme Court Chief Justice Harold Melton will leave the court effective July 1, 2021. He is leaving more than a year before his term expires.
Georgia Supreme Court Chief Justice Harold Melton will leave the court effective July 1, 2021. He is leaving more than a year before his term expires.
35 election law violations referred to the Georgia Attorney General's Office
The Georgia Attorney General's Office will be looking into 35 cases of election law violations.
The Georgia Attorney General's Office will be looking into 35 cases of election law violations.
Panel proposes $3,000 credit for hard-to-fill teaching posts
Some Georgia teachers who agree to work in certain rural or low performing schools could get an extra $3,000 a year for five years under a bill advancing in the state House.
Some Georgia teachers who agree to work in certain rural or low performing schools could get an extra $3,000 a year for five years under a bill advancing in the state House.
Georgia lawmakers restore $567 million for K-12 education
Georgia lawmakers approved their changes to the current year’s budget on Thursday, including more money for K-12 schools and public health along with $1,000 bonuses for more than 50,000 state employees.
Georgia lawmakers approved their changes to the current year’s budget on Thursday, including more money for K-12 schools and public health along with $1,000 bonuses for more than 50,000 state employees.
Georgia Senate approves two bills to help trafficking survivors
The Georgia State Senate approved two measures Thursday that are designed to help survivors of human trafficking.
The Georgia State Senate approved two measures Thursday that are designed to help survivors of human trafficking.
Fulton County prosecutor opens criminal investigation into Trump phone call
Fulton County prosecutor Fani Willis said in a letter that she has opened a criminal investigation into “attempts to influence” the outcome of last year’s general election.
Fulton County prosecutor Fani Willis said in a letter that she has opened a criminal investigation into “attempts to influence” the outcome of last year’s general election.
2 Democrats advance to runoff in Georgia state House race
Two Democrats are advancing to a March 9 runoff in a special election to fill a vacant state House seat in suburban Atlanta.
Two Democrats are advancing to a March 9 runoff in a special election to fill a vacant state House seat in suburban Atlanta.
New bill would impose harsher penalties for street racers in Georgia
S.B. 10, would impose harsher penalties for street racers. It also would require a special registration for high-power cars that are often used by street racers.
S.B. 10, would impose harsher penalties for street racers. It also would require a special registration for high-power cars that are often used by street racers.
Georgia leaders announce $1,000 bonuses for state employees
In a joint news conference Wednesday, Gov. Brian Kemp, Lt. Gov. Geoff Duncan and House Speaker David Ralston revealed they have agreed to expand a proposal for bonuses for Georgia educators to include most state employees.
In a joint news conference Wednesday, Gov. Brian Kemp, Lt. Gov. Geoff Duncan and House Speaker David Ralston revealed they have agreed to expand a proposal for bonuses for Georgia educators to include most state employees.
New Georgia bill would track rape kits through criminal process
A new bill introduced in the Georgia House aims to further bolster Georgia’s sexual assault legislation.
A new bill introduced in the Georgia House aims to further bolster Georgia’s sexual assault legislation.
Georgia House votes to extend COVID-19 liability protections
Georgia's House of Representatives voted Tuesday to extend COVID-19 liability protections for governments, healthcare providers, and businesses.
Georgia's House of Representatives voted Tuesday to extend COVID-19 liability protections for governments, healthcare providers, and businesses.
Changes likely in bill to ban trans girls from boys’ sports
A proposal that would ban transgender girls and women in Georgia from playing on school and college sports teams is headed for changes after a committee hearing in which opponents attacked it as illegal under federal law and needlessly cruel.
A proposal that would ban transgender girls and women in Georgia from playing on school and college sports teams is headed for changes after a committee hearing in which opponents attacked it as illegal under federal law and needlessly cruel.
Deadline for absentee ballot requests advances in Georgia
Georgia House Bill 270, in its first iteration, set a deadline after which counties could no longer issue an absentee ballot. Now, under a version approved by a House committee Tuesday, the bill instead sets a deadline by which absentee ballot applications must be received by a county.
Georgia House Bill 270, in its first iteration, set a deadline after which counties could no longer issue an absentee ballot. Now, under a version approved by a House committee Tuesday, the bill instead sets a deadline by which absentee ballot applications must be received by a county.
Punished by Democrats, Greene consolidates support at home
Stripped of her congressional committee assignments and causing heartburn for traditional conservatives ahead of next year’s elections, Republican Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene may actually emerge stronger back home in her deep-red northwest Georgia district.
Stripped of her congressional committee assignments and causing heartburn for traditional conservatives ahead of next year’s elections, Republican Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene may actually emerge stronger back home in her deep-red northwest Georgia district.
Senate passes Georgia budget changes aiding K-12 and health
An amended state budget that increases spending on K-12 schools and public health passed the Georgia state Senate on Tuesday with a 52-0 vote, racing one step closer to passage.
An amended state budget that increases spending on K-12 schools and public health passed the Georgia state Senate on Tuesday with a 52-0 vote, racing one step closer to passage.
Georgia secretary of state opens investigation of former President Donald Trump
Georgia's Secretary of State has opened an investigation into former President Donald Trump to determine if Trump violated election laws.
Georgia's Secretary of State has opened an investigation into former President Donald Trump to determine if Trump violated election laws.
Lawmaker proposes declaring racism a public health crisis in Georgia
A Georgia state representative has proposed a resolution to declare racism a public health crisis in the state.
A Georgia state representative has proposed a resolution to declare racism a public health crisis in the state.
Georgia court officials eye March for jury trial resumption
Georgia court officials say they are hopeful jury trials will resume in March given the recent decline in coronavirus cases along with the rollout of vaccines.
Georgia court officials say they are hopeful jury trials will resume in March given the recent decline in coronavirus cases along with the rollout of vaccines.
Bill: Widen tuition aid for Georgia special needs students
Supporters of a Georgia program that pays for special education students to attend private schools are trying anew to get lawmakers to broaden eligibility, while critics say there’s not enough oversight of the spending and that public schools shouldn’t lose state money while under financial stress.
Supporters of a Georgia program that pays for special education students to attend private schools are trying anew to get lawmakers to broaden eligibility, while critics say there’s not enough oversight of the spending and that public schools shouldn’t lose state money while under financial stress.